Love’s New Bloom By Simone Hastings

Chapter 60 Enjoying This 

Two hours later, Erin sat on the deck of the yacht, dangling her legs outside while holding an ice cream. She looked at Chandler, who was not far away, and thought. “Damn, he sure has a great body…” 

Erin remembered a psychologist once said that people with great bodies were usually very self–disciplined and had excellent 

self–control. 

“I guess Chandler is someone who has remarkable self–restraint!” she thought. 

“Erin, come help me reel in the fish.” 

With his back to her, Chandler was slowly reeling in the fish with his fishing rod. 

Hearing that he had caught a fish, she felt a surge of admiration for him and hastily got up to go over. When she saw the lively fish jumping out of the water, she exclaimed in amazement. “I didn’t know you’re so good at fishing!” 

Chandler glanced at her and said casually. “I’m good at many things.” He saw her staring at the sardine and said discontentedly. “Give me your ice cream. Take the fish off the hook and put it into the bucket.” 

Erin looked at her ice cream and reluctantly gave it to him. 

Chandler moved the fishing rod near her, and she reached out to grab the fish. Holding the rod while eating her ice cream, he watched with interest as Erin fumbled with the fish. She knitted her brow as she struggled with the task, and Chandler could tell that it must be her first time doing this. 

“Be careful with the hook,” he said. 

His emotionless remark made Erin look at him. Before she could process the deeper meaning of his words, the fish in her hands suddenly struggled and startled her so much that she slipped on the water on the deck and fell into the sea. 

Unable to catch her, Chandler saw it happen before his eyes. He went over to take a look and saw Erin breaking the surface. 

The moment she fell, he wanted to jump into the sea to save her. However, a quick thinker, he thought about her personal information and gave up the idea, remembering she had won first place in the county swimming competition in junior high. school. 

Erin felt upset as she looked up and saw Chandler standing on the deck. Away in a foreign country, he was the only person she knew, and yet he didn’t try to save her. She couldn’t help but pout. “You’re truly cold–hearted, aren’t you? Instead of coming to my rescue, you look like you’re enjoying this!” 

Chandler put the fishing rod on the deck and crouched down to look at her. “Why should I save you?” 

“How could he say that?” Erin thought. 

Erin said angrily. “I’d definitely try to save you if you were the one who fell.” 

He snorted. “I don’t need you to save me. Come up quickly. Since you lost the fish, we could only go back to eat at the hotel.” 

Basking in the sun, Erin, however, felt carefree and wanted to swim a while more despite what he said. 

Not seeing her, Chandler returned and said. “This is the open sea. If the sharks come, I won’t be able to save you, okay?” 

She was shocked. “Are you sure there are sharks here?” 

His eyes lost their playfulness. “I’m not kidding. Do you think this is a hotel swimming pool?” 

Seeing his serious look, Erin dared not doubt his words. She quickly swam to the ladder and climbed up to the deck. 

Kyle had already walked out of the cabin. He handed the bathrobe and towel to Erin. 

“Thanks.” She took the bathrobe and put it on. 

Chandler said to Kyle. “Tell the captain to turn back.” 

“Yes, Mr. Frost.” 

After Kyle left, Chandler neared Erin and leaned over to whisper in her ear, “You lost my fish. Tonight you have to dress yourself up as a mermaid to compensate me…” 

The implied meaning in his words made Erin blush, but she didn’t speak and pretended not to understand. 

Seeing her playing dumb, Chandler wanted to flick her forehead, but his phone rang. When he took out his phone and saw the caller was Claire, he let out a soft look that Erin had never seen before, then he stroked her head and left the deck. 

Drying her hair with the towel, Erin couldn’t stop staring at Chandler’s phone. 

She involuntarily followed him. 

When she reached a bend, Erin hid and dared not go further, but she was still able to hear Chandler’s voice. 

“It’s that girl Claire girl again…” she thought. 

A few minutes later, Erin wanted to leave, but Chandler was now standing right before her, his face stiffened. “How dare you eavesdrop on my phone call!” 

She lied, “I didn’t hear anything.” 

“Liar!” Chandler angrily gripped her neck and pushed her toward the railing. 

Erin could hardly breathe. “I really didn’t hear anything. Let me go!” 

He said through clenched teeth. “Erin, you’re just my secret lover. Don’t overthink it!” 

She replied, “Please! I’d rather you hate me. Why would I overthink it.” 

Seeing the disgust in her eyes, he angrily choked her even harder. 

She struggled to breathe, tears welling up in her eyes. With her face flushing, Erin shouted, “Choke me to death if you dare!” 

Chandler looked into her eyes. Realizing this beautiful woman had made him lose control over and over again, he angrily shoved her off and strode away. 

With her legs going limp. Erin held onto the railing and caught her breath as she cursed Chandler inwardly again and again.” Stupid psycho!” 

When she was somewhat recovered, Kyle showed up before her. Erin saw the sympathy in his eyes and said indifferently. “Did you see what happened? You find me laughable, don’t you?” 

Kyle hesitated as if he wanted to say something. 

Seeing he didn’t say anything, Erin turned around to leave. 

“Miss Lane…” 

When Erin turned back to him, she still didn’t look too well, but her tone was calm as she said, “Yes, Mr. Morn?” 

He sighed quietly, then went over to her. When he was close, the man glanced around and whispered, “Miss Lane, there’s a reason Mr. Frost choked you.” 

Erin frowned as she looked at him. 

Kyle added, “Mr. Frost’s biological mother suffered a rare complication during childbirth and passed away shortly after giving birth to him…” 

His words instantly made Erin feel sympathetic toward Chandler, and her gaze softened. 

Kyle continued gravely, “The chairman always blamed Mr. Frost for what happened. During his childhood, whenever Mr. Frost did anything wrong, the man would choke him, and this continued until Mr. Frost was in high school. When the chairman got older, and Mr. Frost was old enough to fight back, he no longer resorted to such punishment. However, Mr. Frost was 

traumatized. Whenever he encounters anything or anyone beyond his control, he’ll lose his temper. I think you’re one of them. “Kyle looked up at Erin. 

“Me?” Erin said in disbelief. 

Chapter 61 Childhood Trauma